Argentine football player and coach of FC Boca Juniros Russo has died at the age of 69.

The coach of the Boca Juniros football club, an Argentine football player who played for Estudiantes FC and was part of his national team, Miguel Angel Russo, has died at the age of 69. This was announced on October 8 on the Boca Juniros website.

"This Wednesday (October 8th. It became known about the death of Miguel at the age of 69, who has been associated with professional football for more than half a century. Those closest to him will especially mourn his loss," the club said in a statement.

Russo, who brought many triumphs to the team coached by him since 2007, was noted to be a real fighter, passionate about his work both on the football field and in life.

According to the Argentine TV channel Todo Noticias (TN), the coach, whose main career achievement was the victory of Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores in 2007, was diagnosed with cancer some time ago. The publication noted that Russo's work has left an indelible mark on sports.

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